"I bought a 2016 DS3 on 3 July from a non-main dealer garage. None of this seems to bother DS 3 owners who rate the car for its looks, driving ability and cabin comforts.
Still, it retained the decent rear seat space and practicality of the DS 3, though it did nothing to help the small boot that already limited the hatch. This was a bold statement as the roof was more of a full-length folding canvas top than a proper cabriolet. The 1.6-litre BlueHDi turbodiesels with 100- and 120PS complied with Euro 6 emissions standards.ĭS introduced the Cabrio in 2013 and claimed it was the only five-seat convertible on the UK market. An update of the range in 2014 saw the introduction of 82-, 110- and 130PS 1.2-litre Puretech petrol engines, while hot hatch fans were catered for with the 210PS Performance model. The engine line-up evolved with the arrival of the Racing’s 204PS turbo petrol 1.6-litre, though this was a limited edition version. Throw in steering with sporty feel and manual gearboxes that were light to use and the DS 3’s appeal was broad. As well as the perky engines, the handling was nimble without inducing a ride that was too firm.
It delivered on enjoyment from behind the wheel in a way other DS models have missed. They came in 90- or 110PS 1.6-litre forms and were great if you needed something very easy on fuel, though the petrols were more in keeping with the DS 3’s focus on driving fun. Two turbodiesels were also an option from the start. This latter motor was shared with the contemporary MINI Cooper, which tells you everything you need to know about where the DS 3 was positioned. Three petrol engines were available from the launch in 2010, comprising an entry-point 95PS 1.4-litre, a 1.6 VTi with 120PS and a turbocharged 1.6 with 156PS. There was also a range of engines that offered everything from frugal to feistily fast. Some of this led to a few garish examples, but the majority followed a similar route to the MINI with bright colours, contrasting roof paint and cabins with more luxurious appointments that you’d find in mainstream superminis.Īll of this put the DS 3 firmly towards the premium end of the supermini scale and parent firm Citroen backed it up with build quality that was a step up from the C3 it was based on. There was an almost bewildering array of ways in which you could make a DS 3 your own and distinct from any other on the road. It began life as the Citroen DS 3, but then badge-shifted to become the standalone DS company as the Citroen logo was replaced in 2015. Few cars can claim to have kickstarted an entire brand, but that’s exactly what the DS 3 did.
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